1998 Land Rover Discovery MOT Results

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Land Rover Discovery is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Lighting and signalling (9.8% better than other 1998 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 6.7% fail on Position lamps
  - 5.9% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.67% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.24% fail on All position lamps
- 6.4% fail on Registration plate (21% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.11% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.024% fail on Switch
- 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (21% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Individual lamps
    - 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Fog lamp
  - 1.7% fail on Fog lamp
  - 0.35% fail on Tell tale (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Switch
- 0.48% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Hazard warning (52% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Lamp
  - 0.048% fail on Switch (70% better than other 1998 cars)
20% fail on Brakes (8.4% better than other 1998 cars)
- 9.8% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 9.7% fail on Components (11% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 9.2% fail on Pipes (62% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.52% fail on Hoses (79% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
    - 0.072% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.012% fail on Pump
  - 0.18% fail on Operation
  - 0.13% fail on Leaks (65% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Rear wheels (83% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Front wheels (84% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Brake operation (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Hub components (68% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Brake pads (61% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake calipers
  - 0.072% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.024% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.024% fail on Brake back plates
- 2.0% fail on ABS (77% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting (27 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
  - 0.024% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake (26% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Condition (26% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Service brake control components (57% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Pedal (57% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Anti-slip (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.095% fail on Restricted movement (62% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Additional braking devices (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.048% fail on Components
    - 0.024% fail on Pipes
    - 0.024% fail on Servos
  - 0.024% fail on Leaks
- 0.024% fail on Mechanical components (94% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Linkage
  - 0.012% fail on Lever
- 0.012% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.012% fail on Operation
- 0.012% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.012% fail on Warning
17% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 1998 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 7.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Wheel bearings (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Front (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Rear (83% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (31% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Component mounting (20% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Spring mounting
  - 0.083% fail on Subframe mounting (91% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.6% fail on Linkage
  - 0.72% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.11% fail on Attachment
  - 0.036% fail on Presence (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.85% fail on Axles (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Swivel joints / housing (21 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on King pins (25 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Clearance (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.012% fail on Stub axle
- 0.60% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Condition (85% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.036% fail on Location
- 0.31% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.27% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.036% fail on Condition
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (22 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Universal joint (20 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.036% fail on Drive shafts (25 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Front drive shafts (99% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.048% fail on Constant velocity joints (99% better than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.048% fail on Couplings
- 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (95% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Pins / bushes (95% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.25% fail on Panhard rods (15 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Pins / bushes (18 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Attachment (15 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Front suspension joints (86% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Trailing arms (58% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Pins / bushes (70% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Attachment
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.083% fail on Radius arms (68% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.083% fail on Pins / bushes (66% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Torque / reaction arms (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
  - 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.036% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes (88% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.024% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.012% fail on Operation
  - 0.012% fail on Levelling valve
- 0.024% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.024% fail on Attachment
- 0.012% fail on General condition
- 0.012% fail on Front suspension locking devices
11% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 8.9% fail on Steering system (95% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 4.8% fail on Track rod end (58% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Drag link end (29 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Ball joint (57% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.43% fail on Steering box (58 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Free play (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Steering box (28 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.012% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.25% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Steering pivot point (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.036% fail on Steering component (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Steering arm (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Steering damper (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Intermediate drop arm (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Lock stop
- 3.1% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Operation
  - 0.036% fail on Rams
  - 0.024% fail on Drive system
- 0.18% fail on Steering control
  - 0.095% fail on Steering coupling (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    - 0.095% fail on Universal joint (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.072% fail on Steering column
  - 0.012% fail on Steering shaft
- 0.18% fail on Steering operation
- 0.14% fail on Locking devices
- 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
11% fail on Fuel and exhaust (17% better than other 1998 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Exhaust system (15% better than other 1998 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Turbo (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Non turbo
- 2.2% fail on Fuel system (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on System (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Cap
  - 0.23% fail on Pipe (97% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Hose (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Tank
- 0.92% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Catalyst (88% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.095% fail on Non catalyst (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
11% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 10.0% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Condition
- 0.33% fail on Requirements (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
9.0% fail on Body and structure (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Body condition (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Vehicle structure (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 1998 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Passengers front (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Drivers
  - 0.072% fail on Passengers other
- 0.31% fail on Body security (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Seats (78% better than other 1998 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Drivers (78% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Spare wheel
8.8% fail on Driver's view of the road (27% better than other 1998 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Wipers (28% better than other 1998 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Washers (33% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Windscreen
- 0.49% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
5.4% fail on Tyres (54% better than other 1998 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth (52% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (59% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Size / type (64% better than other 1998 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Valve stem
1.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN (21% better than other 1998 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate (21% better than other 1998 cars)
0.91% fail on Towbars (7 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Vehicle structure (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Towbar (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Adjustable towbar
0.42% fail on Road wheels
- 0.36% fail on Attachment
- 0.060% fail on Condition (80% better than other 1998 cars)

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